The Need for zkFHE in Records Keeping

Traditional methods of maintaining government records, especially in real estate, have long been plagued by issues of forgery, lengthy processing times, and lack of transparency. These challenges not only create inefficiencies but also erode public trust in governmental systems.

Enter zkFHE, a revolutionary approach that combines the power of zero knowledge proofs (ZK) and fully homomorphic encryption (FHE). As Airchains CEO Ankur Rakhi Sinha explains:

"ZK is used to prove that something is true without revealing any additional information, whereas FHE is used to perform computations on encrypted data without needing to decrypt it."

This combination offers a perfect solution for government records:

1. Enhanced Security: Documents are encrypted, preventing unauthorized access and forgery.
2. Privacy Preservation: Sensitive information remains confidential while still allowing necessary verifications.
3. Transparency: The blockchain provides an immutable record of all transactions and updates.
4. Efficiency: Automated processes can significantly reduce processing times.

Revolutionizing Real Estate Records: Raipur's Blockchain Journey with Airchains' zkFHE

In a groundbreaking move that showcases the real world potential of blockchain technology, the city of Raipur (capital of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh) has embarked on an innovative project to bring its real estate records onto the blockchain. This initiative, powered by Airchains' zero knowledge fully homomorphic encryption (zkFHE) technology, is set to transform how urban bodies manage and secure crucial documents.

Raipur's Pioneering Implementation

The Raipur Municipal Corporation, which issues over 8,000 building permits, work orders, and colony development permissions annually, recognized the potential of blockchain to address its challenges. Abinash Mishra, Commissioner of the Raipur Municipal Corporation, shared the motivation behind Raipur’s adoption of blockchain technology:

"We issue building permission certificates and previously we have had many issues such as forgery of documents. We developed the solution with the Airchains team and now we are exploring similar digital documentation through blockchain of essential services that urban bodies usually produce which are birth, death and marriage certificates."

The implementation of Airchains' zkFHE technology is expected to bring about significant improvements, including:

• Forgery Prevention: The immutable nature of blockchain records makes document forgery virtually impossible.
• Reduced Processing Time: What once took a month could now be completed in just three days.
• Secure Decentralization: As Mishra notes, "Certification should be secure and decentralization is the future we should work on."

The Technical Approach

Airchains' implementation in Raipur is meticulous and security focused:

1. The Raipur Municipal Corporation maintains its own server sets.
2. All encryption keys are held by the government body itself, ensuring data sovereignty.
3. Approximately 8,000 certificates are being encrypted and added to the system.
4. Each building permission will have its own smart contract, allowing for efficient updates and management.

zkFHE's Future Implications

This project marks the first use case of zkFHE in India, setting a precedent for other government bodies and industries. The success of this implementation could pave the way for similar applications in other essential services like birth, death, and marriage certificates.

As Mishra optimistically states, "This is a small initiative we have taken. I think many people will adopt it."

The collaboration between the city of Raipur and Airchains demonstrates the transformative power of advanced blockchain technologies like zkFHE. By addressing real world challenges in government record keeping, this project not only enhances efficiency and security but also builds public trust through transparency and innovation.

As more cities and organizations recognize the potential of zkFHE and blockchain technology, we can expect to see a wave of similar implementations across various sectors. With its pioneering zkFHE framework, Airchains is at the forefront of this revolution, turning the promise of secure, efficient, and transparent recordkeeping into reality.

*For more information on how Airchains' zkFHE technology can transform your organization's data management and security, contact our team at hello@airchains.io.*